I am a voice actor, not your emotional support

In the video, the friend she wants to be close to the most and her "best friend" Sakura Ayane communicate in a relaxed and comfortable manner.

Although some scenes, such as the part where she helps with the luggage, make it look like Sakura Ayane is being played a prank, the overall atmosphere is lighthearted and joyful.

As she watched, Mizuno Inori felt her patience running out and started fast-forwarding. But it would have been better if she hadn't fast-forwarded, because once she fast-forwarded, she saw the highlights of the entire feature.

The two of them each held a branch, walked side by side on the mountain path, facing the breeze, and dubbed the scenes freely.

Seeing this scene, the phone in Mizuno Qi's hand was under tremendous pressure.

Stop watching.

Exiting the video, she glanced at the comments section.

All I see are positive reviews, and some people are even saying “I’m sold on this CP”.

Mizuno Qi just wanted to sneer, and then began typing on the screen, writing down a long message. When she was about to send it, she suddenly calmed down.

This kind of venting without basis or argument will fail to resonate with people.

So she gave up, but at this moment her mood was on the verge of exploding.

In essence, the relationship between Uehara Toru and Sakura Ayane is still just a work partner. But why has Sakura Ayane remained silent about this, or even deliberately concealed it?

Could it be that she had already noticed my obsession with Toru Uehara and did this on purpose?

Mizuno Inori couldn't guess what Sakura Ayane was thinking, but she knew that she had to meet her face to face today and get things clear.

So, Mizuno Inori declined the invitations from the other three friends and accepted the invitation from Sakura Ayane, and decided to go out for dinner together in the afternoon to meet and talk in detail.

-

Sakura Ayane didn't expect that Mizuno Inori would be willing to meet her for dinner as soon as she came back.

Is there any chance of saving their relationship?

Maybe Mizuno Inori just wasn't used to it at first and didn't know how to get along with her?

Sakura Ayane wore a slightly neutral style outfit today, a pair of jeans with a simple T-shirt and a cap on her head. Although her outfit was neutral, it still couldn't hide her graceful figure, slender waist and plump bust, which could be described as the mountains of Japan.

"Ayane!" After a while, a crisp voice came from not far away, and Mizuno Inori, wearing a light blue skirt with transparent lace tulle on the outside, trotted over lightly. Her dress was like a nimble elf just out of the water, and her slender figure further highlighted her light and elegant beauty. It was a completely different style from Sakura Ayane, but equally eye-catching.

This pair of sisters walking together are undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention.

Therefore, Mizuno Inori had to wear a beret and a mask to conceal her identity.

"Inori!" Sakura Ayane seemed somewhat happy. She didn't expect that Mizuno Inori would be willing to come and see her.

It seems that her previous worries were unnecessary and they are still good friends.

Sakura Ayane is always like this, easily forgetting unhappy things.

After the two met, Mizuno Qi smiled and said: "Long time no see, I feel that you are getting more and more beautiful."

Although Mizuno Inori was sneering at her videos not long ago, she now showed her near-perfect acting skills, smiling and praising her friend.

Sakura Ayane smiled shyly and responded, "Inori, you've become prettier too, but I think you've lost weight. It must be hard to work, right?"

"Well... it's really hard work. I'm busy from morning till night, and even my meal times are not regular..."

"By the way, I just saw the news about your new movie. Congratulations! You got the lead role in another animated film, Ayane. You seem to have a special charm over these directors. They are always willing to choose you."

"Not really. I took the initiative to get the role this time. But Uehara Toru was directly assigned."

"Toru Uehara?" Mizuno Inori blinked.

Sakura Ayane smiled and nodded: "It's Uehara Toru. Don't mention it, Qi, he is actually quite interesting. I have become good friends with him recently."

"Is... that's how it is." Mizuno Qi's body stiffened slightly, and her hands, which had been relaxed just now, unconsciously clenched into fists, and her mood instantly fell to the bottom.

Why is it always like this? Why are the things that are important to me always taken away by her so easily?

"Qi, where are we going to eat later?"

"Why..." (the voice is as soft as a mosquito's buzz)

"pray?"

"Oh, anywhere...anywhere is fine. I'm not really hungry right now."

"Is that so? Then let's go sit over at the coffee shop?"

"Well... Ayane, tell me later, how did you become friends with him?" Mizuno Qi softened her voice and asked with a smile.

Although her hands were clenched as tight as steel, she still maintained a gentle attitude on the surface.

Women are like water, but water can easily turn black.

Sakura Ayane was unaware and said with a relaxed smile: "Okay, but that would make the story a bit long. I know a good place, right next to the studio where we recorded "Order a Rabbit" before."

Mizuno Inori nodded: "Okay, a quiet place is also good."

-

There are a limited number of recording studios in Tokyo, and the number of cafes near them is also relatively fixed.

Therefore, the probability of encountering colleagues by chance is naturally quite high, after all, everyone has similar tastes in food.

The cafe that Sakura Ayane and Mizuno Inori came to happened to be near the recording studio where Uehara Toru was going to audition today.

After finishing his work as an extra in two films and recording "Run with the Wind", Toru Uehara began preparing for the audition for a role in the new anime in July in early May.

The work he will be auditioning for this time is "My Teen Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected", usually abbreviated as "Ore no Oregairu".

Toru Uehara did not plan to audition for the main character, Hikigaya Hachiman, because he felt that he did not have many similarities with the character, and it was difficult for him to resonate with Hikigaya Hachiman's experience.

Hikigaya Hachiman was rejected when he confessed his love in junior high school, and after entering high school he began to reject everyone equally. Although Toru Uehara may have similarities with Hikigaya Hachiman in terms of sensitivity, it is indeed difficult to find resonance in their experiences.

Therefore, the role he finally chose to audition for was the supporting role Hayato Hayama.

Hayato Hayama is a typical winner in life. Although his experience is different from that of Toru Uehara, they are at least the same in that they are popular.

Toru Uehara has completely changed his mindset and no longer blindly pursues the protagonist. Instead, he focuses more on finding a role that suits him.

When he arrived at the audition site, the first thing he did was to observe other seniors and potential competitors who came to audition.

This time, the voice actor competing with Toru Uehara for the role of Hayato Hayama is a senior veteran in the industry and a well-known figure who served as the voice actor of the protagonist in the BL animation "The World's Greatest First Love".

Toru Uehara had a feeling that today might be a tough battle.

After greeting other senior voice actors, Uehara Toru began to look for a seat. Looking around, he found that there was only one empty seat next to a female voice actor.

When his eyes met the other person's, the female voice actor immediately smiled warmly and motioned for him to sit over.

The female voice actor is Hayami Saori.

Toru Uehara once met her at the recording site of "Demon Slayer" and witnessed her wonderful dubbing for the role of Shinobu Kocho.

Toru Uehara had also heard some rumors about Hayami Saori, especially some things mentioned by Yuichi Nakamura.

Saori Hayami is one of the staunch supporters of the experiential interpretation method, and she even tried this method earlier than Toru Uehara, although her interpretation method is different from that of Toru Uehara.

Toru Uehara thought that he would have a lot of common topics to talk to her.

He nodded politely, quickly walked to her side and sat down slowly.

Hayami Saori smiled at him in a friendly manner and said, "Long time no see, Uehara-kun. I didn't expect you to come to this audition today."

"It's been a long time indeed. Good morning, senior."

Senior Hayami entered the industry about six years earlier than him and one year earlier than Matsuoka, making him a true senior.

Although Hayami Saori is actually younger than Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, she is only three years older than Uehara Toru.

Although her appearance is not stunning, she has a gentle beauty like jade. Her elegant temperament makes her particularly attractive. The bookish aura she exudes gives people the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

"Hayami-senpai, what role are you auditioning for this time...?"

"Yukinoshita Yukino." Hayami Saori replied with a smile: "What about you?"

"Hayama Hayato..."

"Oh?"

"what happened?"

Seeing Hayami Saori's slightly surprised expression, Uehara Toru asked curiously.

"Nothing, I just personally think you're more suitable for the protagonist, Hikigaya Hachiman."

"By the way, Uehara-kun, at the Demon Slayer dinner, I heard Hanae-kun ask about your dubbing method. Do you also tend to be experimental?"

"Yes, actually, I was just about to ask you some related questions." Toru Uehara seemed to have found a common topic.

"Haha, it seems we have the same thoughts." Hayami Saori seemed very happy and soon started chatting with Uehara Toru about her past experiences.

Toru Uehara was surprised to find that not only did they have similar experiences, but they even shared many of the same ideas.

"In the past, many people thought that my performance style was too exaggerated and that I was weird. I also asked my predecessors for help, and they told me that this style is not applicable now. I was indeed a little lost at that time." Hayami Saori said with a hint of emotion.

Uehara Toru nodded: "Now I also realize that I may have gone a little too far, but I don't think I'm wrong. I just think that maybe I was a little too extreme before."

"But I never think that my experiences are a waste of time. Without those experiences, I would not be able to accumulate a rich library of personality materials."

Hayami Saori looked at Uehara Toru's determined eyes, smiled softly and said, "That's great, I feel the same way."

After expressing their recognition of each other, they started talking about their interests and hobbies, and were surprised to find that their hobbies had a lot in common.

For example, they all love cooking, have a special liking for music, and have their own unique pursuits and research on many things. Once this topic is opened, it is like Pandora's box, and it is out of control.

Toru Uehara felt a long-lost spiritual connection, and he really wanted to continue to communicate in depth with Saori Hayami, but the reality was that they were at an important audition and needed to stay focused.

Despite this, Toru Uehara took out his mobile phone for the first time and sent a friend request to Saori Hayami, hoping to have more communication in the future.

Hayami Saori was naturally very happy and quickly took out her cell phone to add him and their contact information.

Afterwards, in order to perform at their best at the audition, the two stopped talking and leaned against the wall with their eyes closed to meditate, adjusting their breathing and mentality.

However, the tranquility was soon broken by a voice. A petite and lovely girl walked into the recording studio, and her voice was as sweet as the sound of a lark.

Hearing this voice, Toru Uehara opened his eyes slightly and quickly noticed Nana Toyama who was greeting other voice actor seniors, bowing, and breathing slightly.

When Nana Toyama finished greeting others and was about to walk towards Saori Hayami, she immediately noticed Toru Uehara.

Toru Uehara looked at her with a subtle expression.

Nana Toyama's face seemed to be covered by steam and turned red in an instant, looking very cute.

"Good morning, senior..."

"Ah hello."

Hayami Saori smiled and nodded in response.

"Come on, Uehara-san..."

Nana Toyama greeted Toru Uehara cautiously, her voice soft and slightly nervous.

Volume 1: Chapter 73: The protagonist of Spring is captured

"Hello, Mr. Toyama." Toru Uehara had a very good memory and immediately remembered Nana Toyama's name.

However, when he was searching for that character, he did not click on Nana Toyama's details page.

After all, no one would have thought that a cute girl who was willing to call herself uncle would actually be her colleague or even her senior.

Toru Uehara admitted that this was his negligence, but also found the matter interesting.

Nana Toyama was a little confused when she heard him call out her name without hesitation.

Could it be that he already knew my name and recognized who I was?

Are you teasing me on purpose?

After having this suspicion, Nana Toyama's view of Toru Uehara became somewhat subtle.

No, no, no matter what, he is my savior and I can’t treat him like this.

Later...

Let’s have a good chat after the audition.

Nana Touyama's round and cute face seemed to be full of thoughts. When Hayami Saori saw this, she couldn't help but smiled and asked Toru Uehara beside her: "Do you know each other?"

Uehara Toru: “Well…it’s hard to say.”

It can be said to be an acquaintance, or it can be said to be the first time we met.